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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.94, 1,807.68 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.94, 1,807.68 and 511.62 is: 767.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.94 : 1,807.68 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.94/1,807.68 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.94x = 1,807.68 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.94x = 924,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,845.24/1,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.54

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